Bailieston

Bailieston has a much older population than the national figure, with 22.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.8% of the community, which is a little below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an ancestral background most commonly identify as Australian (40.8%) or English (39.2%). People born overseas make up 11.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 88.3% of people using it only. Only 3.3% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 42.5% of the community report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 40% of residents.

A bachelor degree or higher is held by 23.2% of adults, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is 45.3%, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,187 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is also much lower than most areas at $575.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 34.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes mental health conditions, which affect 16.7% of residents, among the highest rates for its level.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 23.2% volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others (19.2%) and housework (31.3%) are also much higher than in most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with zero people recorded in this census. The few First Nations residents listed have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Families are smaller than usual, with an average of 2.2 people per home. About 26.5% of people live alone, and 43.8% of households consist of couples without children.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 57.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 8.2% of homes.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 20% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Many people work in health care and social assistance (24%) or agriculture, forestry and fishing (16%).

Bailieston is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.